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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to EN8 9LY
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goffs - Churchgate Academy 582 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School 106 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Burleigh Primary School 410 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bonneygrove Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) 911 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Goffs Academy 1,574 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Millbrook School 160 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Oakview Primary School 188 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Downfield Primary School 467 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Brookland Junior School 331 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Brookland Infant and Nursery School 216 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) 208 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Fairfields Primary School and Nursery 467 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Flamstead End School 474 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Four Swannes Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hurst Drive Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Greenfield Nursery School 105 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Haileybury Turnford 1,021 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Churchfield Church of England Academy 303 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Lea Valley Academy 830 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Orchardside School 39 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Honilands Primary School 340 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Capel Manor Primary School 274 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery 210 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Longlands Primary School and Nursery 217 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Fern House School 79 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 5–16 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.